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Bullying in the workplace is a significant concern that can profoundly affect the mental health, productivity and overall well-being of employees. While not all forms of workplace bullying are legally actionable, certain conditions and circumstances may elevate...
It’s easy to recognize obvious signs of workplace discrimination. If a business allows employees to use racial or homophobic slurs casually, that’s a sign of a workplace that isn’t protecting its employees. The same is true for businesses that won’t make even minor...
You might have a valid discrimination claim against your employer if you have been treated unequally or unfairly based on a protected characteristic such as race, gender, age, religion or disability. However, proving your case often requires more than word of mouth....
When a company has to downsize, its owner or CEO may express remorse. They may say that they wish they didn’t have to let people go, but there’s no choice. It’s just a financial decision to keep the company out of the red. The implication here is the downsizing...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many women, impacting their professional lives and overall well-being. Recognizing and understanding what this form of discrimination looks like is the first step in combating it. It is...
Discrimination in the workplace is morally and legally wrong, but many employers continue this harmful practice. They may offer various excuses for allowing such conduct in the work environment, but most are invalid or do not apply. Citing bona fide occupational...
They say 40 is the new 20, which may be true regarding your confidence, health and physical abilities. However, it could be just the opposite in your workplace as some employers continue to make youth a condition of employment, albeit covertly. Millennials, known for...
It is illegal for companies to discriminate against employees due to protected characteristics. The owner of a company has to give everyone an equal opportunity to seek employment. Overt discrimination used to happen in previous generations, but it is far less common...
American employees in the modern world have a deeper understanding of their employment rights than ever before. As such, workers can usually recognize when they are experiencing discrimination in the workplace. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) covers...
Applying for a new job is nerve-racking enough on its own, so you don’t want your résumé working against you. While age discrimination is never legal, there are subtle ways HR departments can suss out a candidate’s likely age range simply by paying close attention to...